…North and Sokoto South local government areas, as well as some schools in Wamakko, Kware and Dange-Shuni local government areas. Responding to the reports, Ala directed the Director of Quality Assurance, Muhammad Sani Usman, to take immediate steps to improve student and teacher attendance and ensure compliance with su…

…deployed at Kukawa responded to information about the movement of suspected terrorists towards Wanka Village in Wase LGA. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in posts on X on Wednesday, stated that the troops’ swift intervention forced the terrorists to flee on motorcycles. He explained that, during an exploitation of th…

…radicalized to the point where federal law enforcement wants to come and give you that warning, those are warnings that ought to be heeded,” Rosen said.

…describing the combined investments in pay and infrastructure as a significant step forward for the sector. He called on teachers to match the government's gesture with stronger professional conduct, urging members to approach their work with renewed dedication and commitment.Kebbi State joins a number of Nigerian stat…

…They could say, ‘Let the least-paid worker be N400,000,’ for example, and graduate it upwards. “Is that only the minimum wage for government to do that? No. That is not really the function of a minimum wage.” Osifo argued that employers in several sectors already pay considerably above the statutory minimum, noting tha…

…National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, on Wednesday has warned against the increasing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on social media. Runsewe said AI was not inherently harmful but could be exploited to misinform, disinform and spread fake narratives, thereby posing threats to so…

…Captain; Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, aircraft technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, aircraft technician. The passengers included Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officer Onwu…

…after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the Onipanu Bus Rapid Transit corridor inward Fadeyi, Lagos State, on Wednesday. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed in a statement. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the victim sustained head and leg injuri…

…in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of people were killed during the Nigerian Civil War. Oborevwori said the Federal Government’s acknowledgement of the tragedy was critical to achieving reconciliation, adding that Delta State had already recognised the massacre. “An official acknowledgement by the respective governments…

…over American candidates.US proposes higher wages for H-1B foreign workers. Photo Schwartz, Royce BairImagesUS: What the proposed rule would changeUnder the current system, prevailing wages have been set well below what many American workers actually earn, particularly in entry-level science, technology, engineering, a…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Tinubu pays tribute to NADECO stalwartTinubu's tribute acknowledged Obioha's contribution to the democratic struggles that shaped modern Nigeria. The president's connection to the June 12 cause runs deep: as Lagos governor and later as a political figure, Tinubu was h…

…victims were abducted in the early hours of Thursday. They left Ibadan on Wednesday towards the NYSC camp in Bende in Abia State when they were abducted. The Olubadan, Wednesday evening, confirmed the release of the victims. The traditional ruler revealed this through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko. Oloko, who spoke with…

…He added, “NES#32 is designed to move the conversation beyond reform implementation towards outcome delivery, asking plainly: what must change, who must act, what will it take to deliver, and how will we know it is working?” Also speaking, the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said…

…was seen crying as she recalled completing her examinations and the sacrifices made toward her educationThe viral clip reportedly showed nursing students dancing in different parts of the university premises as part of the “Gen Z nurses” challengePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A pu…

…short-grain rice declined from N26,237.50 to N25,500, a fall of roughly 2.8%.The downward movement extended to smaller retail measures. For the 4.15kg paint measure, Nigerian-manufactured rice fell from N4,445.83 in August to N4,356.25 in September. Imported long-grain rice declined from N4,681.25 to N4,509.38, and imp…

…Afeez said. NANS subsequently urged the university to replace the expulsion with a stern warning, saying the students had invested years, resources and hopes in pursuing careers in nursing. The association said, “We appeal to the compassion and clemency of the Management of Madonna University to please save their futur…

…Laws of Kano State 1991, as amended. The case followed an incident on July 31, 2021, at Kwarin Makera in Gamoji Village, Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State. Adamu was accused of attacking and repeatedly stabbing Saleh Audu Barau in the face with a knife at about 8 pm. During the trial, the prosecution presented f…

…on Wednesday, urged the government to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse, warning that the growing trend is worsening the mental health crisis and creating an unsafe society in Nigeria. Olajide, who is also the Chairman of the Mental Health Action Committee, Ogun State, stated this on Wednesday during a me…

…says no Igbo man has achieved what Peter Obi has achieved politically asides Biafrian warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu.He made the assertion in a video posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, October 7. Fayose expressed confidence that Obi will win the 2027 general election whether the Igbos support him or not. "Any…

…the EFCC opposed Alison-Madueke's application to tender a June 17 judgment of the Southwark Crown Court in London, which discharged and acquitted her of bribery and corruption allegations. Justice Inyang Ekwo had granted her permission on July 1 to present the judgment as evidence. However, the commission argued that t…

…command insisted it remains strictly non-partisan and maintained that the case was forwarded to the judiciary to ensure due process was followed. Barrister Alkali Askira, chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Garki branch, confirmed their release on bail. While championing the fundamental right to free express…

…spoke in his inaugural lecture titled, ‘Formative assessment and feedback: Looking backwards to look forward’ that he delivered at BOUESTI on Wednesday, advised that formative assessment be strengthened across all education levels. He said, “Feedback and formative assessment are among the most effective drivers of lear…

…the love interest of Brando’s conflicted boxer-turned-docker, earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, immediately establishing her as one of Hollywood’s leading performers. She went on to appear in a string of major productions, including That Certain Feeling with Bob Hope, Fred Zinnemann’s A Hatful o…

…Central senatorial candidate, Herbeta Okonofua. According to Ojeikere, a member of ADC Ward 6, identified as Jerry Oliha, was shot at the premises of the Enogie of Igueben. The statement read, “The Igueben Local Government Chairman has just led a team of gun totetting assailants to attack the entourage of Kenneth Imasu…

…the FKF Premier League this season, was called off in the 66th minute after United were awarded a contentious penalty by referee John Sulwe at Ulinzi Complex Stadium. After a United player went down following a challenge inside the penalty box, the referee pointed to the spot. However, the referee's decision was immedi…